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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cameroon to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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